The topics in this section give you step-by-step information for getting started developing Silverlight-based applications. It includes information about the development tools, how to create a basic project in Visual Studio, and provides links to samples with the source code.
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Silverlight Tools
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Describes the available development tools, where to get them, and how to install them.
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Silverlight Designer for Visual Studio 2010
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Describes the Visual Studio 2010 design capabilities for Silverlight.
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How to: Create a New Silverlight Project
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Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a new Silverlight project using Visual Studio.
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Walkthrough: Creating Your First Silverlight Application
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Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a simple Silverlight-based application. It covers the basics of using panels, controls, and event handlers.
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Walkthrough: Creating a Silverlight Clock by Using Expression Blend or Visual Studio
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Provides step-by-step instructions for creating a more complex application using Expression Blend or Visual Studio. It covers graphics and animations.
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Silverlight Samples
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Includes information about samples included in the documentation and links to additional samples with source code.
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